fire marshal

noun

an official heading a bureau for the prevention or investigation of fires.

a person who has charge of the fire-prevention equipment and personnel of an industrial plant.

Origin of fire marshal

First recorded in 1860–65

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British Dictionary definitions for fire marshal

fire marshal

noun US

a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc

the head of a fire prevention organization

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